HeyRuaHow to say “special study” in Irish
- Irish:
- sainstaidéar
- English:
- special study
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine
- Pronunciation:
- “SAN-stah-jayr” /ˈsanʲˌst̪ˠad̪ʲeːɾˠ/
Various forms
- Genitive singular:
- sainstaidéir, an tsainstaidéir (e.g. toradh an tsainstaidéir, the result of the special study)
What does “sainstaidéar” mean?
- special study
- A detailed study of one particular subject or topic, often as a specialist area of research.Also: specialised study, specialisation, case study, monograph.
“Sainstaidéar” with the article
Here is sainstaidéar after the article (an t-alt).
an sainstaidéar
the special study
No change after an
“Sainstaidéar” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using sainstaidéar, the Irish word for special study.
Rinne sí sainstaidéar ar fhilíocht na Gaeilge.
She made a special study of Irish poetry.
Foilsíodh an sainstaidéar anuraidh.
The special study was published last year.
Bhí torthaí an tsainstaidéir an-suimiúil.
The findings of the special study were very interesting.
Is é sin mo shainstaidéar san ollscoil.
That is my special area of study at university.
Tá sainstaidéar á dhéanamh aige ar an stair áitiúil.
He is doing a special study of local history.
Luaitear an pointe sin sa sainstaidéar.
That point is mentioned in the special study.
Theastaigh sainstaidéar ar an gceist ón rialtas.
The government wanted a special study of the issue.
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Special study in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for special study?
The Irish for special study is sainstaidéar (pronounced “SAN-stah-jayr”). It’s a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce sainstaidéar in Irish?
Sainstaidéar is said like “SAN-stah-jayr” (IPA /ˈsanʲˌst̪ˠad̪ʲeːɾˠ/).
Does sainstaidéar have a plural?
No plural form is given for sainstaidéar in the standard. Many abstract and mass nouns in Irish have no plural.
Why does sainstaidéar change to shainstaidéar?
After words like mo (my) and do (your) the first letter is lenited: mo shainstaidéar. After ár (our) it stays ár sainstaidéar, because s does not take eclipsis.
How does 'sainstaidéar' differ from 'staidéar'?
'Staidéar' is study in general, while 'sainstaidéar' adds the prefix 'sain-' (special, specific) to mean a focused study of one particular subject.
